Community
Clan Cancer Support Seeks Thrill-Seekers for Summer Skydive Fundraiser
Clan Cancer Support invites thrill-seekers to join a skydive challenge on August 23 in Perthshire and Fife, raising funds for vital cancer services with a minimum £500 target.
Business
McVitie's Unveils Two New Hobnobs Flavors in Major UK Supermarkets
McVitie's introduces two new Hobnobs Oaty Crunch Creams flavors, Milk and Chocolate, now available at Tesco, Morrisons, and Iceland for a competitive price of £1.
Culture
MAFS Australia 2026 Intruder Couples Revealed Ahead of Explosive Triple Wedding Episode
Six new singles are set to crash the Married At First Sight Australia experiment tonight, with three new intruder couples tying the knot in dramatic ceremonies. Meet the brides and grooms joining the 2026 cast.
Politics
Major Essex Governance Overhaul: New Unitary Authorities and NHS Recovery Plan
Essex faces a historic restructuring of local government with five new unitary authorities replacing the current two-tier system, alongside the Mid & South Essex NHS Trust entering a national recovery programme to address performance challenges.
Transport
Sport
Health
Care Home Staff Sleep Outdoors to Aid Homeless Veterans
Staff from Hazelgrove Court Care Home in Saltburn-by-the-Sea slept outside in a fundraising event for homeless armed forces veterans, raising £600 for vital support services.
Check Sunscreen Expiry Symbol Before Summer Use
Experts warn Brits not to ignore the Period After Opening symbol on sunscreen bottles, as using expired products can reduce protection against harmful UV rays.
New 'Cicada' COVID Variant BA.3.2 Arrives in UK
Health officials are tracking the BA.3.2 'cicada' COVID-19 variant, detected in international travelers and likely circulating at low levels in the UK. The variant, first found in South Africa, has spread to 23 countries.
Clinical Trial Saves Baby from Cancer, Now She Runs Marathons
Elizabeth Rees-Gilbert was given a bleak prognosis at four months old but a groundbreaking clinical trial at Birmingham Children's Hospital changed her fate. Now in her thirties, she's running half marathons.
Birmingham A&E Waiting Times Soar to Over 6.5 Hours
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports A&E waiting times increased to 407 minutes in January, with performance targets missed as winter demand pressures emergency departments.
